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Flying soon on IndiGo? Key FAQs on refunds, delays and flight checks

With IndiGo operations stabilising after widespread cancellations, many passengers still remain unsure about refunds, delays, and flight tracking. Here are answers to the most common questions

Amit Shah defends SIR, asks if illegal immigrants should vote in India

During a debate on election reforms, Home Minister Amit Shah said the Election Commission has the full mandate to conduct SIR under Article 326 of the Constitution

China pushes India-US closer; tariffs, Pakistan strain ties: D Jaishankar

At a Congressional hearing, ORF's Dhruva Jaishankar said China is accelerating India-US coordination, but tensions over tariffs and US-Pakistan engagement weighs on diplomatic momentum

Vedanta to invest ₹1 trn in Rajasthan to double production: Anil Agarwal

Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said the latest investment will be used for the establishment of a zinc park to boost small and medium zinc manufacturing industries in the state

How IndiGo rose to dominance and hit its biggest crisis in two decades

IndiGo's two-decade ascent to market leadership has met a major setback, as planning lapses and new crew rules exposed vulnerabilities in the airline's lean operating model

Digital advertising fraud now mimics humans too well, says report

A new study says digital ad fraud has tripled in sophistication, with as much as 45% of seemingly valid programmatic traffic failing deeper checks

Viral but misleading: Celebrity health claims doctors debunked in 2025

From urine 'cures' to vaccine myths and anti-ageing pills, 2025 saw celebrity health claims go viral. Doctors break down what the science says, and why evidence must lead health choices

Indian H-1B visa applicants could lose jobs: What new vetting rules mean

US consulates in India are cancelling H-1B visa appointments and pushing interviews to mid-2026 as social media vetting begins next week

Did the US commit a war crime at sea? Decoding the Pete Hegseth strike row

US lawmakers are probing a September 2 strike on an alleged drug boat off Venezuela and a reported second blast on survivors, raising questions on authority, war powers and the law of armed conflict

Kerala government holiday list 2026: Key dates of bank and office closures

State confirms key dates for banks and financial institutions when they will remain closed, including festivals and annual accounting closures

How high sugar intake dehydrates your body and slows gut movement

Sugary drinks and processed foods don't just spike blood sugar, they also cause dehydration and slow digestion. Experts share what happens in the gut and how to reverse it

Rahul Gandhi disagrees with govt picks in CIC selection meet with PM Modi

The meeting lasted nearly 1 hour and 25 minutes, during which Gandhi disagreed with the names proposed by the government for the top posts and handed over his formal dissent note

US doubles student visa cancellations in 2025: What revocation really means

Student visas double in cancellations as the US extends continuous vetting and pauses other immigration channels

Cyber-crime cases can't trigger full bank account freezes, rules HC

Court says banks cannot block entire balances, even during cyber-crime probes

DGCA summons IndiGo CEO; court raps govt, airline over crisis: Top points

On Wednesday, IndiGo cancelled over 60 flights from Bengaluru airport, even as CEO Pieter Elbers claimed yesterday that the airline's operations were back on track

Uber enters B2B logistics via ONDC, expands metro ticketing to Bengaluru

Uber's tie-up with ONDC brings its B2B logistics service, Uber Direct, to Bengaluru, beginning with grocery deliveries. The platform has also added metro ticket booking in the city

Meet Eileen Higgins, first woman and Democrat in 30 years to lead Miami

Eileen Higgins, 61, defeated Republican Emilio González in a result that broke a long streak of the Grand Old Party (GOP) wins in Florida

Deepavali added to Unesco's heritage list, PM Modi hails global recognition

Unesco's recognition affirms Deepavali as a living tradition that reinforces social cohesion, nurtures traditional craftsmanship, and upholds values of wellbeing, generosity and community spirit

Thrilled about upcoming data centre capacity in India: Microsoft CEO

Earlier on Tuesday, Satya Nadella met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and shortly after that, he announced $17.5 bn investment in the country

Visa curbs could cost UK up to £10.8bn over five years, shows govt data

A new Home Office assessment shows the UK risks losing up to £10.8 billion after tightening legal migration routes, raising fresh questions about economic impact